Pipefitter

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Maywood (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Edward Hines Jr. Veterans Hospital in Hines, IL seeks a maintenance professional within the Engineering Service Line. The role involves working with piping and fittings across high to low pressure steam systems to support facility operations.

Candidates should have the ability to perform inspections, troubleshoot equipment, and follow safety procedures in a health-system environment. This VA facility emphasizes reliability and adherence to federal standards.

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience sufficient to perform the duties.
• Applicants will be rated under the OPM Federal Wage System standards.
• A full year of work equals 35-40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and inspect piping and fittings for high-to-low pressure steam systems.

Job description

This position is located at the Edward Hines Jr. Veterans Hospital, (578) Hines, IL - a complexity level 1a VHA facility, and organizationally aligned to the Maintenance Section - Engineering, Service Line. The work includes working with pipes and fittings from a range of high pressure to low pressure steam.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/28/2026.

EXPERIENCE:

A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT:

Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Note

A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

The incumbent's work assignments require regular and recurring physical exertions related to frequent inspections and requires considerable sitting, standing, walking, climbing, bending, crouching, stretching, reaching or similar movements. Lift and carry moderately heavy objects (50lbs). Work requires some degree of agility and dexterity when, for example, involves inspecting equipment/valve/trap in subbasement, ceiling, or other areas. Incumbent may be exposed to health hazard when performing inspections, troubleshooting, repair, etc. Visual acuity is required to conduct maintenance, repair, inspection, and complete administrative work.